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Pat O’Day, KJR’s trendsetting program director and disc jockey, wielded the power to make or break aspiring local bands and musicians. He promoted local favorites to his national contacts in the recording industry. (Photo credit: Greg Gilbert, 1963, photographer, courtesy of Pat O’Day)
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Pat O’Day, when at KJR, ‘creator of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll radio station in the Northwest,’ dies at 85

Pat O’Day's influence was everywhere: He decided what music got played on KJR, controlled the local teen dance circuit and sponsored “teen fairs." He booked rock concerts and promoted local bands.

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Pat O’Day, KJR’s trendsetting program director and disc jockey, wielded the power to make or break aspiring local bands and musicians. He promoted local favorites to his national contacts in the recording industry. (Photo credit: Greg Gilbert, 1963, photographer, courtesy of Pat O’Day)

Pat O’Day, when at KJR, ‘creator of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll radio station in the Northwest,’ dies at 85

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Preparator (CQ) Vickie Vellinga hangs an oil painting by Alfredo Arreguin on the upper level at Linda Hodges Gallery in Pioneer Square, part of the Seattle Deconstructed Art Fair. The annual art fair at CenturyLink Event Center has been cancelled and 40 local galleries will be showing work throughout the city during the month. At right is a mixed media piece by David Hytone. More information at Seattle Deconstructed Art Fair, 2020 (SDAF) Wednesday August 5, 2020 214692

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